Chile 1900 Columbus 1c Green

Chile · 1900 · 1c (Centavo)

This stamp features a left-facing portrait of Christopher Columbus, the Genoese explorer credited with the European discovery of the Americas. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the country name 'CHILE' at the top and the denomination 'UN CENTAVO' at the bottom. The stamp was printed by the American Bank Note Company.

Issued at the turn of the 20th century, this definitive stamp reflects Chile's national identity and its connection to broader American and European history. The use of Columbus's image was common on stamps of the era throughout the Americas.